Criteuil-la-Magdeleine tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Barbezieux at 9 km from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine

Visit Criteuil-la-Magdeleine: highlights and tourist information

Criteuil-la-Magdeleine is situated in the Charente department and Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Barbezieux at 9 km and Jarnac at 16 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Criteuil-la-Magdeleine in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Barbezieux

at 9 km (direction south-east)

Here in the small town of Barbezieux it is the castle that...

See Barbezieux guide

Jarnac

at 16 km (direction north-north-east)

Visitors to Jarnac can explore the small old town, walk along the...

See Jarnac guide

Saint-Simon

at 17 km (direction north-east)

In the Charente town of Saint-Simon you will enjoy a stroll along...

See Saint-Simon guide

Cognac

at 19 km (direction north-north-west)

Cognac has an extensive old twon and town centre, nice riverside walk...

See Cognac guide

Jonzac

at 20 km (direction west-south-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Best known as a spa town Jonzac also has a small castle...

See Jonzac guide

Pons

at 26 km (direction west), in the Charente-Maritime department

Pons is a quiet small town overlooked by a castle tower that...

See Pons guide

Mouthiers-sur-Boeme

at 27 km (direction east)

The 12th century church in roman style is the principal monument here...

See Mouthiers-sur-Boeme guide

Charmant

at 32 km (direction east)

Charmant is another pleasant Charente town, with a small castle and a...

See Charmant guide

Angouleme

at 32 km (direction east-north-east)

Angouleme is one of our favourite Charente towns, with several interesting historic...

See Angouleme guide

Torsac

at 34 km (direction east)

Torsac is one of several small but interesting villages to stroll around...

See Torsac guide

Chateau de la Mercerie

Castle at 36 km (direction east)

The Chateau de la Mercerie is a manor house with a substantial...

See Chateau de la Mercerie guide

Villebois-Lavalette

at 39 km (direction east)

The village of Villebois-Lavalette is pleasant to explore, and also has a...

See Villebois-Lavalette guide

Saintes

at 40 km (direction west-north-west), in the Charente-Maritime department

The town of Saintes is very interesting, with an extensive old-town to...

See Saintes guide

Aubeterre-sur-Dronne

Most Beautiful Village at 42 km (direction south-east)

The attractive village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne is also well known for its imposing...

See Aubeterre-sur-Dronne guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Charente

Map of places to visit near Criteuil-la-Magdeleine

Markets in and near Criteuil-la-Magdeleine

• Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire: market Tuesday & Saturday & Friday (9km)
• Jarnac: market every day except Monday (16km)
• Jonzac: market Tuesday & Saturday (20km)
• Cognac: market Tuesday & Friday (20km)
• La Couronne: market Saturday (26km)
• Pons: market Wednesday and Saturday (26km)
• Angouleme: market every day except Monday (31km)
• Montendre: market Thursday (32km)
• Chalais: market Monday (36km)
• Matha: market Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (37km)

Hotels near Criteuil-la-Magdeleine

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Tourist attractions near Criteuil-la-Magdeleine, France

What to do at Criteuil-la-Magdeleine? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Criteuil-la-Magdeleine.

Heritage sites

• Pons ancien hopital des pèlerins (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (26km)
• Saintes basilique St Eutrope (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (40km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne (42km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Jonzac (20km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gensac-la-Pallue) (13km)
• Eglise de Saint-Germain (Gimeux) (16km)
• Abbaye Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Châtre (Saint-Brice) (18km)
• Eglise de Saint Cybard (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (21km)
• Eglise de Saint Estèphe (Roullet-Saint-Estephe) (21km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Trois-Palis) (24km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (La Couronne) (26km)
• Eglise de Notre Dame (Voulgezac) (26km)
• Eglise de Saint Michel (Saint-Michel) (28km)
• Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Angouleme) (31km)
• Abbaye de Fontdouce (Saint-Bris-des-Bois) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Vincent (Puymoyen) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Pierre et eglise de Saint Hérie (Matha) (38km)
• Abbaye aux Dames de Saintes (Saintes) (39km)
• Eglise de Saint Vivien (Bagnizeau) (40km)
• Eglise de Saint Germain (Varaize) (46km)
• Eglise de Saint-Savinien (Fenioux) (49km)
• Eglise de Saint Jean-Baptiste (Coulgens) (50km)
• Eglise Notre Dame de Faye (Faye) (54km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du Chaigne (5km)
• Logis de Forge (27km)
• Parcs et jardins du château de Beaulon (40km)
• Jardin monastique médiéval (49km)
• La Roche Courbon (54km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Château de Richemont (Charente) (23km)
• Forêt de Pons (26km)
• Forêt de la Lande (33km)

Towns of Art and history

• Angouleme (32km)
• Saintes (40km)

Geography and distances

Criteuil-la-Magdeleine is in the west of France at 32 kilometres from Angouleme, the department capital (general information: Criteuil-la-Magdeleine is 417 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors to the region come by car with arrive here by car with the ferry ports at Saint Malo taking about 5 hours driving time. For driving distances to Criteuil-la-Magdeleine from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 11 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Ambleville, Barret, Bonneuil, Juillac-le-Coq, Lachaise, Lagarde-sur-le-Ne, Lignieres-Sonneville, Saint-Eugene, Saint-Palais-du-Ne, Touzac and Verrieres.

This page in French: Visiter Criteuil-la-Magdeleine